CARDIOLOGY
Appointments
Call
us Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to make an appointment.
New patients are generally scheduled between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The
initial visit and work up will take 2 to 3 hours. Your veterinarian
may make your first appointment for you if you wish. You may download
a copy of the PDF or RTF file of the initial visit client questionnaire
that will need to be completed upon your arrival. You may download
this file at the bottom of this screen, print the file and have
it completed prior to your first appointment in order to save time.
Appointments
with the Internal Medicine Service are by referral only and all
patients will return to their regular veterinarians when their treatment
is complete. If you must cancel, please call at least 24 hours before
your scheduled visit.
PHONE:
(407) 644-1287
FAX: (407) 644-9075
Before
You Come
The Internal Medicine Service may need certain medical records or
radiographs from your veterinarian. Your veterinarian may send them
to us, or you may be asked to bring them with you on your first
visit.
Fees
Before we schedule significant procedures, a written estimate of
the anticipated costs will be given to you. We will require a deposit
of 75% of the written estimate before the procedure or surgery is
performed. The balance will be due when you pick up your pet. We
accept the following forms of payment: cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover,
Care Credit and checks (approved through Telechek®).
Special
Instructions
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The
Cardiology Service at the Veterinary Specialists Center can
evaluate all possible problems related to the heart from congenital
(birth) abnormalities through age-related degenerative changes.
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A
cardiac evaluation involves a complete physical examination
and auscultation, thoracic radiographs (either review of your
veterinarian's radiographs or those obtained during your visit
to the Veterinary Specialists Center) and, in the majority of
cases, a cardiac ultrasound, electrocardiogram and indirect
blood pressure. Routine bloodwork may be necessary depending
on the problem and its severity. |
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If
your regular veterinarian has done any of these tests, we recommend
that you bring copies to your pet's initial consultation. This
includes the thoracic radiographs. This will save you time and
money. |
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Please
bring with you a written history describing the reason that
we are seeing your pet along with any recent bloodwork or radiographs. |
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If you cannot get to your regular veterinarian before your appointment,
please have them FAX to our office any pertinent information. |
Click
below to download a copy of the Initial Visit Questionnaire.
Please print and complete the questionnaire prior to your arrival.
Select
a file format: PDF
/ RTF
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